Columbian Devil's Breath!?!

[Mr. Cleanface]

Has anyone ever heard of this craziness?


Colombian Devil's Breath

Touted as The Most Dangerous Drug in the World, Scopolamine, grown in Columbia (where else?) is better known as The Devil's Breath as one sniff and it 'steals your soul.' Unlike other drugs that have some obvious visible effects, with Scopolamine, you are conscious, animated and otherwise normal-looking to others, but your free will is completely anesthitized, leaving you at the mercy of your companions who may very well suggest you take out all your money from the bank machine and give it to them. You don't even have to drink it since a tiny amount is so potent, it can be blown in your face by a stranger passing by. When, and if, you wake up, you do not remember. VBS does a series on it and I've posted the links. CNN also did a summary story about the VBS reporter's experiences (cowboy journalism is what they call it as they put themselves in some dangerous situations for the story).

These vids are nuts...

http://www.vbs.tv/player.php?bctid=1125842013&bccl =MTExOTE3NDYwNF9fTkV XUw (http://www.vbs.tv/player.php?bctid=1125842013&bccl=MTExOTE3NDYwNF9fTkV XUw)


I intend to travel further throughout South America at some point (been to Brazil), but this story is just another reason why Columbia scares the bejeesus out of me. And I thought pirates, civil war and drug cartels were enough reason to stay away.

[Miss Shark]

That blog page isn't coming up.

[Mr. Cleanface]

Hmmmm...

Well, the VBS.TV link is OK, that's the one with the vids. 9 parts, about 40 min. total. Much more interesting than the blog...imo.

[Miss Shark]

That is scary.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scopolamine#Popular_culture

[sway2sway]

what would happen if you stuck scopolamine motion sickness patches all over your body, instead of just one behind your ear?

[Miss Shark]

Not to down play this thread, cause it is scary, but....If you had the chance to give someone, anyone some 'truth serum'/you will now happily do my bidding powder, who you give it to?

[angischy]

http://www.ilovegrantspass.com/images/threadjack.gif But I like the question posed, so whatever, that's what we're here for, right? ;)
...If you had the chance to give someone, anyone some 'truth serum'/you will now happily do my bidding powder, who you give it to?

Hmmm...It might be interesting to give to someone else, but ultimately, I think the person who it would be most useful to give to in my life, would be ME.
I'd make one hell of a "to do" list, and then have at it.

Wonder if it could combat any laziness/lack of discipline inherent in myself and others. How long does it take to wear off?

I bet you married gals' answer is your husbands, but maybe a little mystery is better in any/all relationships. Then again, if they don't remember...and you can keep a secret...might be worth it. Knowledge is power.

I found this... (http://singingtotheplants.blogspot.com/2007/12/burundanga.html)
Under its influence, we are told, you remain lucid and articulate yet absolutely compliant to any suggestion. When you awaken, you have no recollection of what has happened.

[sway2sway]

that was an interesting skim Ang. thanks

I wanna be a shaman when I grow up,
and looky here, I just realized I'm only one letter away,
SHA_AN
maybe in my next life,
or possibly if I dilligently practice in this one.

[Miss Shark]

Yeah Ang-A-Lee. I hadn't even considered using it on myself, although I'm not sure it'd work for me. Someone get back to me when they make a drug that creates time. I was thinking more along the lines of hijacking a Presidential Debate. Get all of the candidates and the moderator and away we go.......